Super Bowl LIX Charitable Legacy Grants

The New Orleans Super Bowl LIX Host Committee, Entergy, the New Orleans Saints, and the NFL Foundation recently announced a community-focused initiative ahead of Super Bowl LIX. Impact 59 Powered by Entergy is the official Super Bowl LIX Legacy Grant Program designed to leave a lasting impact on nonprofits in the Greater New Orleans region long after the city’s record tying eleventh Super Bowl on February 9, 2025. The Super Bowl Host Committee, led by the New Orleans Saints and the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, underscored the importance of giving back to the host community through the Host Committee theme of “it’s what we do.”
 

Impact 59 Powered by Entergy is a collaboration between the Host Committee, the New Orleans Saints, the NFL Foundation, the Entergy Charitable Foundation, Ochsner Health, the United Way of Southeast Louisiana, and NOLA Coalition to award impactful grants to local nonprofit organizations. The program’s mission is to give back to local organizations making a positive impact in the New Orleans community, fostering a legacy of philanthropy that lasts long after Super Bowl LIX.
 

New Orleans Saints owner and long-time philanthropist, Gayle Benson said, “Hosting and executing an incredible game is just one aspect of our responsibility. Equally important is our commitment to supporting our community and creating a lasting positive impact. This is part of what we do—we must instill pride in our city, contribute to meaningful change, and ensure lasting resources for all those who work so hard to make the community a wonderful place to live.”
 

The funding from Impact 59 Powered by Entergy will be awarded to organizations that provide programming in key areas of youth development, workforce training, education, health and wellness, and equity and inclusion. The nonprofit organizations selected will help support charitable causes in the Greater New Orleans area including Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, Plaquemines, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington parishes. A grant selection committee will carefully review eligibility and compliance of applications, select award recipients based on criteria met and make award determinations based on need, merit, and proposed projects.
 

“The Super Bowl Legacy Grant Program was established to ensure that the NFL and our partners leave a legacy of philanthropy and positive economic impact in the Super Bowl host community, extending far beyond the final whistle of the big game,” said NFL Vice President of Philanthropy and Executive Director of the NFL Foundation Alexia Gallagher. “The NFL Foundation is excited to continue this tradition with the Super Bowl LIX Host Committee and their great partners to recognize and support nonprofit organizations that positively impact the lives of thousands in the Greater New Orleans region.”

 

The announcement of this Legacy Program supports the New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee’s motto: “it’s what we do.” Impact 59 Powered by Entergy will provide much-needed support to those organizations that provide key services and opportunities to the community.

 

“That’s one amazing thing about the City of New Orleans—we love our neighbors as if they were our own family; it’s part of what we do every day,” said Drew Marsh, Entergy Corporation Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “Impact 59 Powered by Entergy is sure to ignite change in our community, uplift our community organizations and the people who need it most, and arm them with resources they need to continue their good work.”

 

Along with Impact 59 Powered by Entergy, Super Bowl LIX brings significant other impact to the area. The 59th Super Bowl is anticipated to bring upwards of $500 million in economic impact to Louisiana and 6,000 credentialed media members to New Orleans.

 

“At the end of the day, the Super Bowl is much more than a game. Hosting our record tying eleventh NFL Championship game will not only provide funding for our nonprofit community through Impact 59 Powered by Entergy but will significantly boost Louisiana’s economy and provide opportunity to recognize our rich Louisiana heritage and diverse culture,” said Jay Cicero, President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and the Super Bowl LIX Host Committee. “On Monday, February 10, we want to be proud of a job well done—not just the game, but the incredible impact the Super Bowl has on our community.”

 

Applications are now being accepted through August 23. More details on how organizations can see if they qualify and apply for Impact 59 Powered by Entergy can be found at nolasuperbowl.com/legacy-program.

 

Super Bowl LIX will take place on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Caesars Superdome.